Tip #15: Coloring Images (Stippling)

Here's a tip on how to color a stamped image using stipple brushes...

Supplies:
1. Stamp:
LS-B38 Pumpkin

2. Ink Pads:
Brilliance Dew Drops Pearlescent Ivy, Pearlescent Rust and Lightning Black

3. Others:
Stipple Brushes

How-To:
1. Load stencil brush with ink by tapping it on the ink pad

 2. Tap excess off on a scrap piece of paper

 3. Color the stamped image 

 And here's a card idea:

(Sentiment Stamp: BasicGrey Mini Clear Stamp Sets)

Card of the Month: Fall Flowers Thanks Card

Happy Labor Day!!!

Supplies:
1. Stamps:
LS-B36-Leaves
LS-B37-Bold Leaves
also available in a set (Leaves & Branches Set)
BasicGrey

2. Ink Pads:
Dye Ink Pads in Purple, Orange and Red

3. Others:
Kraft Cardstock
used Dryer Sheet 
Foam Tape
Ribbon
Border Punch (EK Success)
Glitter Glue (optional-for flower centers and sentiment border)

Technique #6: Bleach Stamping

Supplies:
1. Stamp: LS-B38 Pumpkin
2. Colored Cardstock
3. Bleach
4. Plastic Container
5. Paper Towel

How to:
1. Fold paper towel and place it in the plastic container.
2. Add a small amount of bleach into the container. This will be the "ink pad".
3. "Ink" and stamp the image on a piece of colored cardstock.

Sometimes you'll see the results right away, sometimes you'll have to wait a little bit longer. The results will vary depending on the cardstock.
Just remember to do it in an area with good ventilation...and have fun!

Rub-Ons: a la Card Rubbings (7gypsies)

Card of the Month: Thank You Cards

Supplies:
1. Stamps:
LS-B41 Maple Leaf
Inkadinkado

2. Ink Pads:
VersaMark (Tsukineko)
Memento Rich Cocoa
Brilliance Pearlescent Rust (Tsukineko)

3. Patterned Papers:
BasicGrey

4. Others:
Copper Embossing Powder (Tsukineko)
Embossing Heat Gun (Marcy Uchida)
Letter Stickers
Cuttlebug Machine
Scallop Oval Die-Cuts (SpellBinders)
Gold Metallic Marker (American Crafts)
Sponge Dauber (Tsukineko)